Predator Helios 16 (2026)
Acer's 2026 Helios refresh has reached Nepali retailers, and it is the first laptop in the local market to ship with the RTX 5080 mobile. The chassis is largely carried over from last year, which is no bad thing — the cooling was already the strongest part of the design.
Thermals
The dual-fan vapour chamber holds the CPU around 88°C under sustained load, which is respectable for a 175W part in a 16-inch body. Fan noise at full tilt is loud enough that headphones stop being optional.
Priced at NPR 4,49,000, it is squarely in enthusiast territory, and the RTX 5070 Ti configuration at NPR 3,49,000 is the better value for most buyers.
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 175W TGP
Display
16-inch Mini LED, 2560 x 1600, 250Hz
Memory
32GB DDR5-6400, dual SODIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
Cooling
Dual fan vapour chamber, liquid metal on CPU
Price in Nepal
NPR 4,49,000